The project in a few words
Wander at Ease is a youth exchange program designed to inspire a new generation of travellers to embrace the art of slow travel and cultivate a deeper connection with the world around them. Over the Erasmus+ exchange, participants from Spain, Italy, France, Romania, and Germany will embark on a journey of exploration, reflection, and cultural exchange, guided by the principles of mindfulness, sustainability, and community engagement.
Main Objectives
- Promote Intercultural Dialogue: Facilitate meaningful interactions and exchanges among participants from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding, respect, and empathy.
- Empower Youth Leadership: Provide a platform for young people to take ownership of their learning journey, develop leadership skills, and drive positive change in their communities.
- Cultivate Environmental Awareness: Raise awareness about the environmental impact of travel and empower participants to
adopt sustainable travel habits, minimizing their ecological footprint. - Encourage Personal Growth: Create opportunities for self-reflection, personal development, and the cultivation of mindfulness through immersive travel experiences and experiential learning activities.
- Foster Global Citizenship: Inspire participants to become responsible global citizens, committed to promoting social justice, cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability.
- Promote Inclusivity and Diversity: Celebrate the richness of human diversity and create a safe, inclusive space where all participants feel valued, respected, and empowered to share their perspectives and experiences.
- Disseminate Good Practices: Encourage participants to become ambassadors for slow travel and sustainable tourism in their communities, sharing their knowledge and experiences to inspire others to embrace a more mindful approach to travel.
- Contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Align the objectives of the exchange with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Who can apply?
Youngsters (18-25 years old) that…
- are interested in the project topics;
- are willing to do green travel;
- have an interest and motivation to participate in an intercultural learning experience;
- have at least medium knowledge of English and desire to get involved and broaden their communication in a foreign language;
- have the possibility to take part in (face-to-face and/or virtual) preparation meetings for the project and in evaluation meetings of the experience.
Hosting Organisation
Brújula Intercultural is an association created in June 2017 in the province of Burgos (Spain) with the aim to promote mobility and learning opportunities among young people (between 14 and 30 years old) in the region. The mission of the organization is to provide non-formal education opportunities for young people in international contexts, involving as many as possible right from the planning stage and trying always to involve others that have never participated before.
